Current outbreaks

Yellow fever - South Sudan and Cameroon

Polio - Egypt and Zimbabwe

Dukoral (Cholera) 

• Prevent mosquito borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever by taking measures at night and during the day.

• Just drink bottled water!!

• Food safety

• Wash hands thoroughly before eating or handling food, and always after using the toilet. Sanitizing alcohol hand gel is an alternative when washing facilities are not available.

• Water should only be drunk when you are sure of its purity. Don't drink it without boiling, chemical disinfection or using a reliable filter. This also applies to water used for making ice cubes and cleaning teeth. Bottled water is usually safe, as are hot tea and coffee, beer and wine.

• Milk should be boiled unless you are sure it has been pasteurized.

• Meat should be thoroughly cooked and eaten hot whenever possible. Avoid leftovers.

• Fish and shellfish can be hazardous at certain times of year, even if well cooked. Take local advice about seafood, but when in doubt it is best to avoid them.

• Vegetables should only be eaten when thoroughly cooked.

• Salads should be avoided.

• Fruit should be peeled, including tomatoes.

• Diarrhoea may occur even in travelers who stick strictly to food and water precautions; in many destinations the risk is determined by local food hygiene and sanitation practices.

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                                                                   TRAVEL SAFE!